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Vernon Parish School Board Ends Feeding Program
The Vernon Parish School Board plans to end its feeding program for students Thursday, Mar. 26th. "Unfortunately, there are some factors we cannot control," Vernon Parish Superintendent James Williams said. "The lack of commodities, food,…
Read article →Fire Marshal Gives Exceptions to Statewide Burn Ban; Some Fire Districts Lift Bans
A statewide burn ban of all private burning will be in place beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday until rescinded, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain announced Tuesday. He…
Read article →BJACH Announces Opening of Curb-Side Pharmacy
The promised curb-side pharmacy at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is now open for prescription drop off and pickup. This does include mandatory call in refills. The new drive up service is an effort to reduce…
Read article →La. reports 1,388 Coronavirus Cases, 46 Deaths Statewide
A total of 46 Louisiana residents have died after contracting COVID-19 and state health officials say they've documented 1,388 confirmed cases of the virus in the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, 58 cases had been…
Read article →Church Services
Pendelton Assembly Church will have Drive Up Worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in the parking lot.
Read article →Statewide Burn Ban Issued During Public Health Emergency
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal released a statement Tuesday afternoon banning all private burning in the state. In collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch”…
Read article →Salvation Army Food Pantry Remains Open; in Need of Donations
The Salvation Army has announced that while its thrift store and social services offices will be closed during the state-wide stay at home order their emergency food pantry will remain open 24 hours a day.…
Read article →COVID-19 IN SWLA: One Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Jeff Davis Parish
There is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jeff Davis Parish, officials announced Tuesday morning. Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, with the Louisiana Department of Health, announced the finding during a news conference at Jennings American…
Read article →Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Continue to Multiply in this Region
Confirmed Coronavirus cases continue to multiply in this region. Over the weekend cases of the disease were found in both Vernon and Beauregard Parish to our east, and to our south, Jefferson County had three…
Read article →911 Permitting Office Closed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 911 permitting office will be closed to the public until further notice. Updated office hours will be Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12 noon. They will still be…
Read article →Sabine Tax Assessor's Office Closed
The Sabine Parish Tax Assessor's Office is closed at this time, and will remain closed until further notice. The Tax Assessor's Office is sorry for the inconvenience but are taking precautions to stop the spread…
Read article →Louisiana State Police: Currently No Plans to Close Any Roadways
Louisiana State Police Troop E wants to dispel rumors about road possible closures as a result of the coronavirus. LSP would like to reiterate the fact that currently there are no plans to close any…
Read article →Gov. Edwards Issues Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order Effective 5 p.m. Monday
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a statewide “stay at home” order, with a few exceptions, effective at 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, because of the threat of the novel coronavirus. In a news…
Read article →COVID-19 IN SWLA: 4 Positive Cases of Coronavirus in Calcasieu, 1 in Beauregard
Beauregard Parish is now reporting its first positive case of COVID-19. Beauregard Parish officials said in a news release that they were advised by the state today that a test had come back positive. Read…
Read article →La. Insurance Commissioner Authorizes Emergency Rule to Address Pandemic; Waives Cost Sharing For COVID-19 Testing
Commissioner Jim Donelon issued Emergency Rule 36 to address the statewide public health emergency by Governor Edwards declared to exist in the state of Louisiana as the result of the imminent threat posed to Louisiana…
Read article →Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative Lobby Closure Begins March 20, 2020
The health and safety of our members and our employees is Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative’s primary focus. Due to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of the Texas Governor…
Read article →Statewide OMV Locations to Close Due to COVID-19 Precautions
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Karen St. Germain has announced that all OMV locations across the state will be closed effective Friday, March 20, 2020. During the closure, online OMV services will remain available…
Read article →Sealy says Big Bass Splash Events Postponed
Bob Sealy and Sealy Outdoors has announced that two upcoming Big Bass Splash events at Lake Sam Rayburn and also at Toledo Bend have both been postponed. Sealy said Big Bass Splash at Rayburn, scheduled…
Read article →VPSO Arrests Motorcyclists Following Chase
Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office announces the March 17, 2020, arrests of Jordan Chase Cooper, age 20, and Rylan Scott, age 19, both of Leesville following a high speed chase. At…
Read article →Positive Cases Increase in La. with 8 Deaths; 3 BR Hospitals Treating COVID-19 Patients
Health officials have reported a total of eight deaths in Louisiana due to COVID-19 and a minimum of 280 confirmed cases. The eighth death occurred Wednesday evening at St. James Parish Hospital, the first confirmed…
Read article →Trade Days in Canton Cancelled
The Mayor of Canton issued a Declaration of Local Disaster due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The disaster declaration activates Canton’s emergency management plan that limits gatherings of 250 or more within the…
Read article →Coronavirus in Louisiana: Now 240 COVID-19 Cases in State, New Orleans has 176
Louisiana is continuing its efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, but cases continue to grow. Businesses are shuttered and schools are out across the state. The highest number of cases…
Read article →Sen. Reese Announce LGAP Grant for Sandy Hill Water and Sewer, Inc
A press release from LA Senator Mike Reese states The Vernon Parish Police Jury was granted up to $300,000 from the Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) for FY 2019-2020. The funds are to be…
Read article →LHSAA Issues Statement on Future of 2020 Spring Athletic Events
Although it said it will adhere to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ closure of Louisiana’s public schools for 30 days , the LHSAA stopped short of canceling the spring sports for member schools, according to a…
Read article →Rusk County Officials Confirm First Case of Covid-19 in the County
Rusk County Office of Emergency Management says a case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the area. Officials say the case is reportedly travel-related. The person is isolated at home, they said, but could not…
Read article →Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to Shut Down Casinos, Bars, Restaurants, and Theaters
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Monday announced a drastic measure to stop the spread of the Covid-19 illness commonly known as Coronavirus. Edwards says he will shut down all casinos, bars, and movie theaters…
Read article →CDC No Longer Needed to Confirm Test Results
The CDC is no longer requiring state agencies to get a secondary confirmation on coronavirus tests that return positive. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the change was enacted Saturday, March 14. ONE-STOP-SHOP: Everything…
Read article →One Killed, One Injured When Motorcycle Strikes Deer in Red River Parish Roadway
A Coushatta woman died and her husband was injured in a tragic Friday evening motorcycle crash in Red River Parish. Kimberly Youngblood, 31, died and her husband, Dan Youngblood, 37, suffered moderate injuries when the…
Read article →Contract Employee Who Died Following Accident at Sulphur Refinery Identified
The Calcasieu Coroner’s Office has identified the Turner Industries Group employee who died following a workplace incident on Mar. 9 at an industrial facility. If your industrial facility produces toxic gas, you may need to…
Read article →SWEPCO's Coronavirus Quarantine, Downtown Workers React
SWEPCO's recent announcement about an employee contracting the Coronavirus sent shock waves throughout the downtown area on Thursday. Several SWEPCO employees and business neighbors spoke to KTBS-3 but wished to remain anonymous. They say their…
Read article →Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cancelled in Interest of Public Health
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said it will fulfill its scholarship commitment, despite the event’s closure over coronavirus concerns. Houston mayor Sylvester Turner announced the event was ending early on Wednesday. Andy Gardner, vice…
Read article →Marsh Madness State Championship Continues Amid Coronavirus
Sports tourism is a vital industry for many cities across the country. The Lake Area hosts nearly one hundred different sporting events annually. As fears increase over the spread of coronavirus organizations around the United…
Read article →LSU, Other SEC Schools Restricting Attendance to all Sporting Events Due to Coronavirus
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has announced that attendance at all LSU athletic events and other SEC schools will be restricted to student-athletes, coaches, families, officials, essential personnel, and credentialed media. Fans will not be allowed…
Read article →6 Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Louisiana
More presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 were documented in Louisiana. Cases are being monitored in Orleans Parish and St. Tammany Parish. As of Wednesday, March 11, state health officials reported the following: 6 presumptive positive…
Read article →Van Zandt County Sheriff Looking for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Fugitive Following Chase
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office says they need the public’s assistance in locating a wanted fugitive. Authorities say a suspect identified as Jacob Howell, of Fruitvale, was involved in a disturbance involving a weapon.…
Read article →Elton Man Arrested After Dousing Girlfriend With Gasoline
Thomas Henry Buxton of Elton is currently incarcerated in Jeff Davis Parish on charges of attempted aggravated arson. Deputies investigating the incident that led to Buxton's arrest allege the 50-year-old intentionally doused his girlfriend with…
Read article →Louisiana Confirms First Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Case
Governor John Bel Edwards announced Monday Louisiana has it’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. "The Louisiana Department of Health has reported Louisiana’s first presumptive positive case of…
Read article →Affidavit Claims Couple Kept 2 Kids in ‘Disgusting’ East Texas Home, Sometimes Locked in ‘Jail Cell’ for Days
An arrest affidavit obtained from a sheriff's office in Texas revealed new allegations against a couple accused of locking their children in a cage, allegedly up to two days at a time. Angelina County deputies…
Read article →Lufkin Police: Man in Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following High-Speed Pursuit
Lufkin police said they arrested a man in a stolen vehicle following a high-speed pursuit Friday night. According to Lufkin police, at 7:04 p.m., they received a report of a reckless driver in a silver…
Read article →MHS Band to Give Spring 2020 Concert
Music lovers throughout Sabine Parish will want to attend the annual Spring Concert given by the Many High School Band. The award-winning band is under the direction of conductor Scott DeBose. The concert is at…
Read article →Officials: Baby Under Water for Unknown Amount of Time After Woman Falls Asleep in Tub
A Lake Charles woman is under arrest after she took prescription medications then fell asleep in the tub while holding an infant, authorities said. The 3-month-old boy was under water for an unknown amount of…
Read article →Controlled Burn
The Sabine N.F. will be conducting a 1,257-acre controlled burn with helicopter support today beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Compartment 103. The burn area is located near South Bayou Road, FSR 115, and Busby Point…
Read article →La. Lawmakers File Bills to Keep Daylight Saving Time Year Round
We’ll be losing an hour of sleep come Sunday, March 8 for Daylight Saving Time, and there have already been a few bills filed ahead of the state’s legislative session, which begins Monday, to keep…
Read article →DEPUTIES AND NPD ARREST CAMPTI MAN IN CONNECTION WITH STOLEN VEHICLE; ALSO WANTED FOR PRIOR VEHICLE THEFT
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Campti man in connection with the theft of an automobile in north Natchitoches Parish on Thursday morning and wanted on another vehicle theft according to the Natchitoches Parish…
Read article →Abortion Access in Louisiana Under Review at the U.S. Supreme Court
A Louisiana law having to do with proper credentialing for abortion providers was under review at the nation’s High Court Wednesday. Opponents claim the law restricts access for women. The fate of the divisive law…
Read article →Angelina County District Attorney Announces Resignation
Stating he wants to make the transition smoother for his successor, Angelina County District Attorney Joe Martin has announced his resignation, effective March 31. In a letter to the governor’s office, Martin is asking that…
Read article →School Board Meeting
Sabine Parish School Board will hold a regular board meeting Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at 695 Peterson Street in Many. For more information, call (318) 256-9228.
Read article →Spring Trial Date Set for Bossier Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Students
A Bossier District Court judge on Tuesday set a May 4 trial date for a former Bossier Parish school teacher accused of sexually assaulting students at Benton Elementary School. However, the attorney representing 49-year-old Aubrey…
Read article →Biden Claims 9 Super Tuesday Victories, Including Texas
A resurgent Joe Biden scored victories from Texas to Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, revitalizing a presidential bid that was teetering on the edge of disaster just days earlier. But his rival Bernie Sanders seized the…
Read article →Longview Police Seeking Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in homicide Case
The Longview Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in a homicide that occurred Saturday. According to the LPD, officers responded around 3:20 p.m. to reports of a shooting…
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